Mechanic Jordan Hart is down on his luck, so he gladly accepts a temporary job servicing tractors at a hazelnut farm in Newberg, Oregon. He doesn’t expect to be attracted to his boss, Beckett Shaw. Still working on embracing his bisexuality, he’s reluctant to start anything, but Beckett’s gentle coaxing convinces Jordan to take a risk.<br><br>Beckett has vowed not to get involved with anyone until he can restore the Shaw Farms name as a leader in hazelnuts. But there’s no denying his interest in the shy mechanic who shows up at his door. Just as they begin to find a balance, outside forces threaten to tear them apart. Job opportunities force Jordan out of the Portland area he loves so much. But when danger comes too close to Beckett, Jordan must decide if he can follow his heart to the Willamette Valley ... and straight back to Beckett.

Hearts and Hazelnuts

“You better leave, Mr. Gagnon.” Jordan’s voice sounded polite, but there was no room for argument in his tone. He stared Gagnon down and never broke his gaze. Beck looked on, and affection warmed the pit of his stomach.


Gagnon looked them both over, disdain still on his face. Then he gave a sniff and turned. “You should take me up on my offer while it’s good. Won’t last forever,” he threw over his shoulder as he walked away.


“Fucking asshole,” Beck bit out and shoved a shaking hand through his hair. He’d made his position clear, so why couldn’t the fucker leave him alone?


“You okay?” Jordan’s voice was quiet, and he laid a hand on Beck’s arm.


Beck nodded and pushed the dread aside. “Just angry. How dare he come over here and speak to me like that?”


“He’s an asshole, like you said.” Jordan squeezed his arm, cocked his head to the side, and studied Beck. “You don’t think what he said was a threat, do you?”


Chapter 18